Moses Brown, His Life And Services: A Sketch (1892)

By Augustine 1835-1925 Jones

Book Overview

""Moses Brown, His Life And Services: A Sketch"" is a book written by Augustine Jones in 1892. The book is a biography of Moses Brown, an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and abolitionist who lived from 1738 to 1836. The book provides a detailed account of Brown's life, from his childhood in Rhode Island to his successful business ventures and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement. The author describes Brown's family background, his education, and his early career as a merchant. The book also discusses Brown's role in the founding of the Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry, his support for the abolition of slavery, and his philanthropic activities, including the establishment of the Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island. Overall, ""Moses Brown, His Life And Services: A Sketch"" is a comprehensive and informative biography of a prominent figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116691948X
• ISBN13: 9781166919481
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"